„Brunch: the socially acceptable excuse for day drinking.“; Cafe Bellaria
There are places in Vienna that are like a very specific scent – you can’t quite describe it, but as soon as you smell it, you’re transported back to a certain feeling. And that’s exactly how it is with Café Bellaria. You walk by and maybe think to yourself, „Okay… cute… classic… a bit understated.“ And then you open the door and BAM.
Inside, Cafe Bellaria feels like that moment when you finally see yourself in the mirror in an outfit and suddenly think, „Wow. I look damn good.“ It’s not that over-the-top, loud, Instagram-saturated „look at me, I’m trendy.“ It’s more like this: traditional, stately, bright—and then… those cheeky little details that break it all up. And that’s exactly what makes it so special.
An understated exterior
A small main character moment inside
That’s really the first thing you have to say about Cafe Bellaria: From the outside, it’s so understated, almost quiet. No big drama, no „I’m THE place“ vibe. But as soon as you’re inside, you realize: This place has style. Real style.
The walls are bright and elegant, and the stucco ceilings make it immediately clear: we’re not just in any old breakfast spot. It feels like Vienna, but not the kind of Vienna where you feel all dressed up and pampered—more like the kind of Vienna where you lean back and think: „I’m a part of something beautiful.“
And then there are those little moments that make everything modern. A work of art suddenly hanging from the ceiling, as if someone had said, „Okay, now let’s make it a bit bolder.“ And those orange velvet upholstered furniture… I mean… HELLO? That’s the pop of color I love. It’s like, „Yes, we can embrace tradition… but we’re not stuffy.“ Cafe Bellaria is simply a mix of old and new that doesn’t feel forced, but so natural, as if it had always been this way.
Fun facts, but please with charm
(and not dry as an old croissant)
You know me. Or if you don’t, welcome. I’m not the one who’s going to give you a boring Wikipedia lecture when all you really want to know is whether the Eggs Benedict are any good. But I love it when places have a soul. And Café Bellaria definitely does. Because Vienna isn’t just „coffeehouse culture,“ Vienna is a whole atmosphere—and when you’re sitting in a city that sometimes feels like a museum, you should definitely take some time to soak up what’s actually been going on around you.
Fun fact 1: Cafe Bellaria is right next to the Volkstheater – and that alone makes it iconic for me. Because you have this mix of people there: culture people, coffeehouse regulars, people who just want to chat (hi, us!), and people who look like they’re going to the theater later and sigh a bit dramatically.
Fun fact 2: There are cafes in Vienna that feel stuffy. And there are cafes that feel real. Cafe Bellaria is real. Not stuffy. Just charming, elegant, and a little bit… vibrant.
Fun fact 3: I swear, you can sit there and suddenly feel like you have a little more class than usual – even if you’re just talking about dating drama or the last embarrassing moment at the office.
Fun fact 4: This café is like a good coat: timeless. And that’s the highest compliment I can give a place in Vienna.
Breakfast doesn't begin with food
– but with a statement
I recently went to Café Bellaria with my best friend. And if you know me, you know we’re not the type to just grab a quick breakfast. We’re more the type to go out for breakfast and chat about our lives. Two chatterboxes. Completely unashamed. And honestly, Café Bellaria is perfect for exactly that.
And yes, our breakfast naturally started with a liquid refreshment. How else would it be? Cappuccino for us. And a glass of sparkling wine each. Because I believe that if you’re going to get together, you might as well celebrate it. And we like to celebrate.
It was a real movie moment, I swear. The waiter comes, sees the cappuccino, sees the sparkling wine, and asks sweetly, „Are you celebrating something?“ And my best friend, in his typical way—open, direct, without a second’s hesitation—simply says, „Our life.“ I laughed so hard. Because first, it was funny. And second, it was also kind of… true.
And honestly? That’s exactly what I love about moments like that: You’re sitting in Café Bellaria, having a drink, looking around, and suddenly everything feels light for a moment. Not perfect. Not polished. But light.
our food decisions
– we did everything right
We were finally ready for food. And I was in the mood for something that felt like a treat, but was still breakfast. So I ordered the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. And let me tell you, it was exactly what I wanted. Not too heavy, not too dry, not just some „let’s just throw an egg on something and enjoy.“ But truly harmonious. Creamy, flavorful, satisfying.
My best friend went for bacon and eggs – classic, solid, honest. And sometimes that’s exactly the vibe. We both really enjoyed ourselves. That real „we eat, we look at each other, we nod“ feeling – you know. That silent agreement: Yes. This is good. And that’s exactly why I love Cafe Bellaria. It’s not just „beautiful,“ it delivers too.
Now comes the moment when we briefly wavered. Because, of course, there are those little voices in our heads saying, „Wouldn’t it be sweet to order buttermilk pancakes right now?“ And yes, it would have been sweet. As sweet as when we convince ourselves we’re just having „a small dessert.“ We really did consider it for a moment. We even looked at each other, as if making a major life decision. And then… we decided like the adults we are: another glass of Prosecco. Because you have to set priorities. And our priority is clear: the joy of life.
A café for gossips...
culture lovers and everyone who wants to experience Vienna
I think Café Bellaria is one of those places you don’t just „visit.“
You experience it. Whether you pop in after visiting a museum before continuing your stroll through the city center, or whether you sit there like we did and just chat, laugh, gossip a little, and analyze things a bit. It’s a place that doesn’t feel like a stage where you have to perform. It feels like a living room, only a nicer one.
And I love that. I love this mix of the venerable and the modern. Of bright, elegant, yet not stuffy. Of „Viennese coffee house“ and „we’re still in 2026, darling.“ Café Bellaria makes it easy for you to feel comfortable. And that, for me, is the greatest compliment.
my summary
– I still love coming here
If I were to read my old blog post from early 2023 today, I’d probably smile. Because it was sweet. But it was also cautious. Today I’m more direct. Today I say when something excites me. And I also say when something doesn’t convince me.
And luckily, with Cafe Bellaria, it’s quite simple: I love it. Not because it’s perfect. But because it has exactly that mix that makes Vienna so special: tradition with character. Modernity with style. And that feeling that you can sit there and briefly think: „Yes. This is life.“
And if a waiter asks you if you have something to celebrate—just say what my best friend said: Our life. Because sometimes that’s exactly the most beautiful answer. And sometimes breakfast at Cafe Bellaria is exactly what you need.
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